JP5282226B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine by which a player can perform a play without losing anticipation without minding interruption of consecutive prediction performance even in the case that, during the consecutive prediction performance of one special pattern, a game ball enters a starting port concerning the other special pattern executing preferred variation, in the pinball machine including a plurality of special patterns. <P>SOLUTION: In the case that, while a first special pattern performs the consecutive prediction of a plurality of variations, a game ball enters a second starting port concerning a second special pattern executing the preferred variation, the variation of the second special pattern performs a variation mode of keeping the continuity of the consecutive prediction which is performed by the first special pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a special symbol variation process of a ball game machine having a plurality of special symbols.

  In recent digipachi, two types of identification information (special symbols) are provided, and there are many ball game machines in which a big hit is generated for each special symbol based on the ball entering the start opening corresponding to each special symbol. The variation of the special symbols of these bullet ball machines starts with variable display (variable display) triggered by the two special symbols entering the starting port corresponding to each, and at the same time without changing at a predetermined condition There are many things that change one special symbol with priority. In addition, most of the ball game machines have a holding storage function for storing up to a predetermined number of information on whether or not it is a big hit acquired at the time of entering each start opening and the variable display. In these ball game machines, if there is already reserved memory, continuous symbol fluctuations for multiple reserved memories (including driving effects of movable accessories and light emitters) triggered by new reserved memories, There is a ball game machine that performs an effect that makes a player expect a big hit as a continuous effect mode (continuous notice).

In addition, there is a ball game machine that makes a judgment such as a big hit or a fluctuation display at the time of entering the starting opening, and produces an effect such as a continuous notice according to the judgment result, and is highly evaluated by the player.
JP 2007-289362 A JP 2003-265710 A

  If there are two types of special symbols, and one of the special symbols is subject to change with priority, and the other special symbol that does not change with priority is given a continuous notice effect, If a game ball enters the starting point for a special symbol that changes preferentially from the start of the notice effect to the start of the last change of the continuous notice, the continuity of the continuous notice effect is made due to the change in the priority special symbol. It will be interrupted.

  If the continuous notice effect is performed in accordance with the determination at the time of entering the start opening (at the time of holding storage), the occurrence of the continuous notice effect is highly related to the big hit (the expectation to be a big hit is great). It is a matter that a player can easily recognize from information magazines, information from the Internet, or gaming experience, and the interruption of continuous notice production in such a situation will only halve the production effect. Instead, the player gradually blocks the sense of expectation that has gradually increased without any intention. Moreover, even if it interrupts in that way and performs priority fluctuation | variation, a player only waits for the interrupted continuous notice effect, and cannot be interested in the fluctuation | variation itself implemented preferentially. As a result, the intention to replay the ball game machine is reduced.

  In view of these problems, the present invention makes it possible for the player to be aware of the interruption of the continuous notice effect even when the game ball enters the starting port related to the other special symbol that performs priority change during the continuous notice effect. An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that can continue to play games without expectation.

The ball game machine according to claim 1,
The game area has a first start port and a second start port made up of a variable winning device,
A second game execution condition established by acquiring a random number when a game ball enters the second start opening;
After the second game execution condition is satisfied, a second identification information for performing variable display based on the establishment of the second start condition,
A first game execution condition established by acquiring a random number when a game ball enters the first start opening;
After the first game execution condition is satisfied, when the first starting condition is satisfied without the second start condition is satisfied, the first identification information to perform the variable display,
A main control device that controls the progress of the game, and an effect control device that controls an effect related to the derivation display of the display results of the first identification information and the second identification information, based on a command transmitted from the main control device And comprising
The main controller is
At the first starting condition of which the first game execution condition is met is not satisfied, the random number acquired by ball entrance of game ball into the first start hole, first until a predetermined upper limit value First hold storage means for storing as one hold storage information;
At the second starting condition of which the second game execution condition is met is not satisfied, the random number acquired by ball entrance of game ball into the second start hole, first until a predetermined upper limit value 2nd hold storage means for storing as 2 hold storage information;
First game execution condition establishment determination means for performing determination relating to determination of variable display contents and / or display results of the first identification information when the first game execution condition is established;
Based on the determination result of the determination means when the first game execution condition is satisfied, in the variable display of the first identification information stored as the first hold storage information because the first start condition is not yet satisfied at the time of the determination, A continuous notification effect permission means for transmitting a continuous notification effect permission signal for permitting a continuous notification effect to be an effect mode having continuity over a variable display of the first identification information a plurality of times, to the effect control device; Including
The production control device
Predetermined condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied when the continuous notification effect enabling signal is received from the main control device;
Continuous notification effect executing means for executing the continuous notification effect when the predetermined condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
When a command based on the establishment of the second start condition is received from the main control device while the continuous notification effect is being executed, a predetermined aspect of the second identification information that maintains the continuity of the continuous notification effect is determined. Production mode determining means ,
The effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means is to notify the degree of expectation as to whether or not the derivation result of the first identification information related to the interrupted continuous notification effect is a result advantageous to the player. This is a ball game machine characterized by

  The variable winning device shown in the above means may be a configuration in which the size of the entrance is such that it can be opened, closed, or expanded, and may be an ordinary electric accessory. The ordinary electric accessory may have a configuration in which no game ball enters at the time of closing or a configuration in which it is difficult to enter. The first identification symbol may be a first special symbol and an effect symbol, and similarly, the second identification symbol may be a second special symbol and an effect symbol.

  The first game execution condition is a condition that is satisfied when a game ball enters the first start port, and may be satisfied by acquiring various types of information related to the game by entering the ball, and is performed in a hold storage process. Random value extraction processing may be executed. Similarly, the second game execution condition is a condition that is established when a game ball enters the second starting port, and may be established by acquiring various information relating to the game by entering the ball. The random number value extraction process may be executed.

  The first start condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the previous variable display of the first special symbol is completed, and the first special symbol and the effect symbol are not being variably displayed, and the number of memories stored in the first reserved memory is It may be non-zero. Similarly, the second start condition may be a condition that is satisfied when the previous variable display of the second special symbol is completed, and the second special symbol and the production symbol are not being variably displayed and the second reserved memory is stored. The number may not be 0.

  What can be determined by the determining means when the first game execution condition is satisfied is all information acquired when the game ball enters the first start opening, whether it is a big hit or not, a variation pattern or a variation time (Variable time), information that determines the type of identification information that is a derivation result, or the like, or may be determined using a plurality of pieces of information. Furthermore, it is good also as a determination object with the structure which acquires the information (random number) used in order to determine whether a continuous alerting | reporting effect is permitted at the time of a 1st starting opening | mouth entrance. In addition, the same process may be performed when the second game execution condition is satisfied.

  The continuous notification effect is a continuous effect mode over a variable display of a plurality of first identification information (first special symbol and effect symbol) performed continuously (across a plurality of continuous variable displays). May be used, and the continuity may be indicated by gradually changing the effect mode over a plurality of variable displays. For example, it is preferable that the production mode can easily recognize the flow (continuity) with the variable display mode before and after such as countdown or countup toward the big hit for each variable display, and a plurality of continuous first identification information (first The configuration in which the variable aspect of the 1 special symbol and the effect symbol) allows the player to recognize continuity by repeating the same variation aspect except for the display result. Note that the continuous notification effect may be configured to perform a decorative action such as a movable accessory (movable object for directing that is not directly related to the acquisition of game balls) or a light effect according to the display mode of the identification information. Although it is desirable that the operation content of the movable accessory has continuity in accordance with the change of the display mode, it may be one that repeats a monotonous movement.

The ball game machine according to claim 2
The game area has a first start port and a second start port made up of a variable winning device,
A second game execution condition established by acquiring a random number when a game ball enters the second start opening;
After the second game execution condition is satisfied, a second identification information for performing variable display based on the establishment of the second start condition,
A first game execution condition established by acquiring a random number when a game ball enters the first start opening;
After the first game execution condition is satisfied, when the first starting condition is satisfied without the second start condition is satisfied, the first identification information to perform the variable display,
A main control device that controls the progress of the game, and an effect control device that controls an effect related to the derivation display of the display results of the first identification information and the second identification information, based on a command transmitted from the main control device And comprising
The main controller is
At the first starting condition of which the first game execution condition is met is not satisfied, the random number acquired by ball entrance of game ball into the first start hole, first until a predetermined upper limit value First hold storage means for storing as one hold storage information;
At the second starting condition of which the second game execution condition is met is not satisfied, the random number acquired by ball entrance of game ball into the second start hole, first until a predetermined upper limit value 2nd hold storage means for storing as 2 hold storage information;
First game execution condition establishment determination means for performing determination relating to determination of variable display contents and / or display results of the first identification information when the first game execution condition is established;
Based on the determination result of the first game execution condition establishment time determination means, in yet variable display of the first identification information stored in the first start condition is stored as the first hold stored information not satisfied at the time of the determination Continuous notification effect permission means for transmitting to the effect control device a continuous notification effect permission signal that permits a continuous notification effect that is an effect mode having continuity over a variable display of the first identification information a plurality of times; Including
The production control device
Predetermined condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied when the continuous notification effect enabling signal is received from the main control device;
Continuous notification effect executing means for executing the continuous notification effect when the predetermined condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
When a command based on the establishment of the second start condition is received from the main control device while the continuous notification effect is being executed, a predetermined aspect of the second identification information that maintains the continuity of the continuous notification effect is determined. Production mode determining means,
The variable display mode of the predetermined second identification information that maintains the continuity of the continuous notification effect includes that the variable display time is a predetermined constant time, and that the predetermined fixed time does not execute variable display. It is a characteristic ball game machine.

  If the game ball enters the second start port on the condition that the continuous notification production time table is being implemented (specifically, until the last variable display for performing the continuous notification production is started), It is a variation pattern table used for variation pattern selection at the time of variation processing of the resulting second special symbol, and may be composed of a variation pattern that maintains the continuity of the continuous notification effect of the first special symbol, for example, a representation symbol display A variation pattern that maintains continuity may be used depending on the display mode displayed on the device 54b, or a variation pattern that maintains continuity depending on the variation time. Further, there is no problem even if the variation pattern (or variation pattern table) can be used during the second special symbol variation process other than during the continuous notification effect.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port during continuous notification production (specifically, until the last variable display for performing continuous notification production is started), in other words, continuous notification due to priority variation of the second special symbol. When the second special symbol fluctuates during the production, the display mode of the second special symbol (production symbol) reports the jackpot expectation degree of the first special symbol during the continuous notification production.

  The derivation result of the first identification information related to the continuous notification effect is variable after the variable display of the second special symbol that occurs during the continuous notification effect (specifically, until the last variable display for performing the continuous notification effect is started). It is desirable to indicate the derivation result of the first special symbol related to the continuous notification effect starting the display, and to be the derivation result of the last first special symbol related to the continuous notification effect.

  The variable display mode representing the degree of expectation as a derivation result for executing a so-called big hit is a concept of magnitude (some) such as the magnitude of the numerical value, the number of figures, the size of the display area, etc. displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b. The display mode may be a display mode that can be recognized, and may be a display mode that combines characters, figures, and the like. For example, percentage display using numbers, level meter display, etc. Of course, it is not limited to the display device, and includes using a movable object for production.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port during the continuous notification effect (specifically, until the last variable display for performing the continuous notification effect is started), the variation of the variation display of the second special symbol performed as a priority variation The time may be a predetermined constant time each time, and in the process at the time of the second special symbol variation start, it is desirable to perform a process that does not select a reach mode in which the variable display time is long, and the predetermined constant time is: It is desirable to set a time shorter than a typical normal fluctuation display time (about 3.0 seconds when the shortening function is activated) regardless of the effect of each variable display of the first special symbol related to the continuous notification effect. .

  When a game ball enters the second starting port during the continuous notification effect (specifically, until the last variable display for performing the continuous notification effect is started), the change display time of the second special symbol to be executed as a priority change is displayed. It includes a configuration in which only 0 seconds are displayed and only the derivation results are displayed for a predetermined time.

According to the ball game machine according to claim 1,
In a game machine with two types of special symbols, continuous notice by one special symbol based on various information related to the game acquired at the time of winning a prize at one starter or at least a part of the information If a ball enters the starting point of a special symbol that performs another priority change during the performance, the player can interrupt the continuous notice effect during the execution by the variable display of the special symbol that performs the other priority change. Without being conscious, it is possible to continue to increase the player's sense of expectation for the big hit as the advance notice progresses.

When a game ball enters the second starting port while the first special symbol is in the continuous notification effect (specifically, until the last variable display for performing the continuous notification notice is started), the second special symbol resulting from the entry Since the variation mode of the symbol (direction symbol) is a variation mode in which the big hit expectation degree of the first special symbol related to the ongoing continuous notification notice is being implemented, the continuity of the so-called continuous notification effect during the implementation is not interrupted. Rather, there is a privilege that the expected degree of the continuous notification notice is notified when priority change interrupts, so the player can have an expectation that the continuous notification notice will be interrupted, which is not in the past The effect of the continuous notice effect is increased by means, and the continuation and rise of the expectation for the big hit of the player accompanying the progress of the continuous notice are further increased.

According to the ball game machine according to claim 2 ,
When a game ball enters the second starting port while the first special symbol is in the continuous notification effect (specifically, until the last variable display for performing the continuous notification notice is started), the second special symbol resulting from the entry Since the variation mode of the symbol is 0 seconds only by displaying the derivation result, the time factor that hinders the continuous notice effect during the implementation is minimized. Therefore, the player can advance the game without being aware of the variable display of the second special symbol in the production process of the continuous notice effect.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiments of the present invention are not limited to the following examples, and various forms belonging to the technical scope of the present invention can be adopted. Differences in contents described in the respective examples are possible. Needless to say, the portions can be appropriately combined.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 8 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In addition, since the whole structure of this pachinko machine is based on a well-known technique, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted.

  The game board 8 is provided with a substantially circular game area 26 surrounded by known guide rails 25a and 25b, and a large number of game nails 27 are implanted therein. A liquid crystal frame decoration 28 having a window portion 28a is provided substantially at the center of the game area 26, and the LCD screen of the effect symbol display device 54b (see FIG. 2) is configured to be visible to the player, and is not shown. Warp entrance, warp passage, stage, etc. are also provided.

  Also, on the upper left of the window portion 28a, a first special symbol display device 29 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED, on the upper right, a second special symbol display device 30 of the same member as the left, and in the center Is provided with a second special symbol reservation number display device 30a composed of four light emitting members, and a first special symbol reservation number display device similarly composed of four light emitting members under the window portion 28a. 29a is provided.

A normal symbol operation gate 42 provided with a normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is provided on both the left and right sides or the left side of the liquid crystal frame decoration 28. A possible ordinary electric accessory 40 is provided as the second start port 32. Further, the normal electric accessory 40 is provided with a normal symbol display device 41 composed of a light emitting member such as a 7-segment LED. Below the second start port 32, a big prize opening unit 33 having an attacker-type big prize opening 33a is arranged, and below the big prize opening unit 33, an out port 34 is provided. On the left side of the big winning opening 33a, there is provided a normal symbol holding number display device 41a composed of four LEDs.
In addition, on both the left and right sides of the big prize opening unit 33, a prize opening unit 35 provided with a plurality of general prize opening 35a including a general prize opening switch 35b (see FIG. 2) described later is provided.

  By configuring the game board 8 as described above, when the normal symbol operation gate 42 enters the ball (the game ball is detected by the normal symbol operation switch 42a (see FIG. 2)), the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 41. The normal electric solenoid 40b (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of the normal symbol that starts the variable display and stops after a predetermined time. When the normal electric combination solenoid 40b is driven, the blade member of the normal electric combination 40 is driven almost synchronously, and the ball enters the normal electric combination 40 (with the second special symbol start switch 32a (see FIG. 2)). Detection rate). In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the opening time during which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is driven is normally 0.3 seconds (once), and in the short time state (open extended state) is 5.0 seconds ( Once).

  When a game ball enters the first start port 31 (the game ball is detected by the first special symbol start switch 31a (see FIG. 2)), the first special symbol starts to change in the first special symbol display device 29. Stop after a predetermined time. Further, when a ball is entered into the ordinary electric accessory 40 that is the second start port 32 (a game ball is detected by the second special symbol start switch 32a (see FIG. 2)), the second special symbol display device 30 causes the second special symbol display device 30 to perform the second special symbol. The symbol starts to change and stops after a predetermined time.

  During the change of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the effect pattern display device 54b arranged in the window 28a displays the effect mode linked to the change of each special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed with priority on the suspension of the second special symbol regardless of the order of entering the first starting port and the second starting port. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol is stopped and there is no second special symbol reserved memory, and the variation for the first special symbol reserved memory is started. To do.

  A special prize opening solenoid 33c (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, is driven in accordance with the mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big prize opening solenoid 33c is driven, the door member of the big prize opening unit 33 is driven almost in synchronism, and the ball entering the big prize opening 33a (detection rate at the count switch 33b (see FIG. 2)) is obtained. It is configured to be possible.

  Subsequently, FIG. 2 will be described with reference to a block diagram showing electrical wiring of the pachinko machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 does not describe a complicated power supply system, but is configured to be supplied directly or indirectly from a power supply device (not shown) to a control device or actuator that requires power. ing. Note that the parts relating to the pachinko machine body on which the game board 8 is mounted are not shown.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a first special symbol start switch 31a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 31 via the game board relay terminal plate 62 and a second start are provided at the input end of the main controller 50. A second special symbol start switch 32a that detects a game ball that has entered the normal electric accessory 40 that is the mouth 32, a normal symbol operation switch 42a that detects a game ball that has entered the normal symbol operation gate 42, and a grand prize. A count switch 33b that detects a game ball that has entered the mouth 33a and a general prize port switch 35b that detects a game ball that has entered the general prize port 35a are connected to each other via a back wiring relay terminal plate 63. A front frame closing switch 38 that detects that the front frame is closed and design frame closing switches 39a and 39b that detect that the design frame is closed are connected.

  At the output end of the main controller 50, a large winning opening solenoid 33 c that drives the door member of the large winning opening 33 a through the game board relay terminal plate 62 and a normal electric combination that drives the blade member of the normal electric accessory 31. A first special symbol display device 29 that is connected to the solenoid 40b and displays a first special symbol via the symbol display device relay terminal board 64, and a first special symbol hold that displays the number of first special symbols to be retained. A number display device 29a, a second special symbol display device 30 for displaying a second special symbol, a second special symbol hold number display device 30a for displaying the number of reserved second special symbols, and a normal symbol for displaying a normal symbol. A display device 41 is connected to a universal figure reservation number display device 41a for displaying the number of normal symbols held, and a hall computer 70 (not shown) is connected via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63 and the external connection terminal plate 61. Connected .

  The main controller 50 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The CPU executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the mounted ROM, and progresses the game based on various input detection signals. Various related commands and the like are generated and output to the payout control device 51 and the sub integration device 53 (the effect control device in the present invention). Here, the main control device 50 and the payout control device 51 are configured as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the main control device 50 and the sub-integrated control device 53 are connected to the sub-control from the main control device 50 via the production relay terminal plate 65. It is configured as a one-way communication circuit to the integrated control device 53.

  At the input end of the payout control device 51, a ball break switch for detecting that there is a shortage of game balls in a ball tank (not shown) or tank rail (not shown) via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63. 22a or 23a, a payout switch 24b for detecting a game ball paid out via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63 and the payout relay terminal plate 66, and a large number of game balls on the path to the lower plate without passing through various terminal plates The full switch 13a for detecting this is connected. A payout motor 24 a for paying out game balls to the upper plate is connected to the output end of the payout control device 51 via the back wiring relay terminal plate 63 and the payout relay terminal plate 66.

The payout control device 51 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control device 51 performs processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and is input from various detection signals that are input and from the main control device 50. Based on the command, various commands relating to payout of the game ball are generated and output to the main controller 50 and the launch controller 52.
Here, the payout control device 51 and the main control device 50 are configured as a bidirectional communication circuit, and the payout control device 51 and the launch control device 52 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the payout control device 51 to the launch control device 52. Has been.

  In addition, the payout control device 51 transmits information relating to the winning ball to the hall computer 70 via the external connection terminal board 61 and also transmits a firing stop signal to the firing control device 52. The launch control device 52 controls the launch motor 36 to cause the game ball to be launched into the game area 26. In addition to the payout control device 51, the launch control device 52 receives a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 18, a touch signal from the touch switch 20a, and a launch stop switch signal from the launch stop switch 19a. The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 18, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 18, and the launch stop switch signal is output by the player pressing the launch stop switch 19a. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the firing control device 51, the game ball cannot be fired. If the firing stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be fired even if the player touches the firing handle 18. There is no such thing.

A game switch 14 a that can be operated by a player is connected to an input terminal of the sub integrated control device 53. The output terminal of the sub-integrated control device 53 is connected to a design frame (not shown) and various LEDs / lamps 37 provided in the game board 8 and the speaker 10 provided in the front frame and the speaker unit. The control device 53 and the main control device 50 are configured as a one-way communication circuit from the main control device 50 to the sub integrated control device 53 via the effect relay terminal board 65, and the sub integrated control device 53 and the effect symbol control device. 54a is configured as a one-way communication circuit from the sub integrated control device 53 to the effect symbol control device 54a.

  The sub-integrated control device 53 includes electrical components such as a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The sub-integrated control device 53 executes processing by the CPU according to a program stored in the mounted ROM, and inputs the game switch 14a and the main control device 50. Various commands related to the production are generated on the basis of the command input from, and are output to the production symbol control device 54a of the production symbol unit 54.

  The sub integrated control device 53 is provided with a volume control switch 10a for adjusting the volume, detects the state (position) of the volume control switch 10a, determines the detection result and the content to be transmitted to the speaker 10, The sound volume output from the speaker 10 is controlled by software.

  The effect symbol control device 54a displays the effect symbol display based on the data and commands received from the sub integrated control device 53 (both those transmitted from the main control device 50 and those generated by the sub integrated control device 53). The device 54b is controlled to display an effect image such as a pseudo symbol on the window 28a.

  The pachinko machine in the present embodiment is configured as a probability variable machine. More specifically, games by the pachinko machine of the present embodiment are roughly divided into games that close the grand prize opening 33a and jackpot games that open the big prize opening 33a. In general, there are a normal probability state (hereinafter referred to as a normal state) and a high probability state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The normal state includes a short time state in which the variation time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shortened.

  The first special symbol and the second special symbol are composed of a probability variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol, and the probability variation state is set to be transitionable after the jackpot game is finished in the probability variation symbol, and the normal state and the probability variation state In any gaming state, if a big hit is made with a probability variation symbol, the game goes to a probability fluctuation state after the jackpot game is over. Similarly, the normal state is set so that it can be transferred after the jackpot game with the non-stochastic variation symbol is finished, and if either of the normal state or the probability variation state is a big hit with the non-probability variation symbol, after the jackpot game ends , Transition to normal state.

  After shifting to the normal state, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shortened by a specified number of times (for example, 100 times), and the normal electric accessory 40 that is the second start port 32 is opened. Short state when extended function is activated. When the variation time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol (the time from the start of variation until the result is displayed) is shortened, the number of times that the variation display is performed within a certain time is increased.

  Specifically, in the time-saving state of the present embodiment, the time of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 41 is shortened as well as the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. By shortening the symbol variation display, the regular symbol is confirmed and displayed many times within a fixed time. Therefore, the number of times that the normal symbol hits within a certain time increases, and thereby the number of times of operation of the ordinary electric accessory 40 that is the second start port 32 also increases. In addition, since the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 40 is set to be long, a large number of game balls can be easily won. By making it easy for a large number of game balls to win in this way, the number of times of display change of the second special symbol is further increased, and it becomes difficult for the player's possession balls to be reduced by the award ball by winning the ordinary electric accessory 40, An advantageous game can be played.

  In the probability variation state, the variation time of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol is shortened as in the short-time state, and the normal electric accessory 40 opening extension function as the second start port 32 is activated. . The settings related to the shortening of various symbols and the function of opening and extending the normal electric utility 40 are the same as those in the short-time state, but the probability variation state increases the probability of hitting the first special symbol and the second special symbol in addition to the short-time state ( Easy to hit)

  Next, the hold storage process performed by the main controller 50 will be described with reference to FIG. The hold storage process is a process including the first hold storage means, the second hold storage means, the first game execution condition establishment determination means, and the continuous notification effect permission means in the present invention. Since each process performed as the main routine is in accordance with the prior art, the description is omitted.

  When the hold storage process is started, it is determined whether or not a game ball enters the first start port 31 (the first special symbol start switch 31a detects the game ball) (S10). If the determination is affirmative (S10: YES), it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number already stored in the main controller 50 is less than the maximum value (four in the present invention) (S11). If it is affirmative determination (S11: YES), various random numbers, such as a random number of success or failure, will be extracted and memorize | stored in the memory area according to the number of reservation memory of the main controller 50 as 1st storage (S12). This configuration is the first reserved storage means.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S13). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 50. When the probability variation flag is 0, the jackpot probability is in a normal state, and when the probability variation flag is 1, the probability variation state. It is a value for the main controller 50 to determine that In the present invention, when the game ball enters the first start port 31, the second start port 32, and the normal symbol operation gate 42, the various random numbers obtained are determined only when the big hit probability is in the normal state. The processing may be performed in the same manner in the probability variation state.

  If S13 is affirmative (the jackpot probability is in a normal state) (S13: YES), the most recently stored first pending storage is read, and whether or not the jackpot determination random number is different from the jackpot determination table 1 at the normal probability. (S14). If the determination is affirmative (different from the big hit value) (S14: YES), it is determined whether or not the reach determination random number is a value that is super-reach at normal times (S15). If S15 is positive determination (becomes super reach) (S15: YES), or S14 is negative determination (the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value) (S14: NO), the continuous notice permission signal is sent to the sub-integrating device 53. (S16). The content of the continuous notice permission signal can be determined whether the permission is based on the jackpot determination or the permission based on the super reach determination. The above configuration is the first game execution condition establishment determination means in the present invention and the continuous notification effect permission means based on the determination means. In the present embodiment, among the various random numbers acquired at the time of entering the first starting opening, a continuous notice permission signal is generated during the hold storage process based on the determination of the random numbers related to jackpot and super reach (for jackpot determination and reach determination). Although it is configured to transmit, it is configured to transmit at the same timing based on the determination of other random numbers (for example, probability random numbers, jackpot symbol determination random numbers, variation pattern selection random numbers), or a combination of other multiple random number determinations But you can.

  Subsequently, after the processing of S16, after the negative determination (probability variation state) of S13 (S13: NO), or after the negative determination (non-super reach) of S15 (S15: NO), the first special symbol A reserved memory number instruction signal indicating the number of reserved memories is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 53 (S17).

  Note that the types of random numbers extracted and stored in S12 include jackpot determination random numbers, probability variation random numbers, reach determination random numbers, variation pattern selection random numbers, jackpot symbol determination random numbers, and the like. The table configuration used in the above is in accordance with the prior art. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which acquires and memorize | stores the random number for exclusive use which determines whether continuous notice is permitted at the time of a 1st start opening | entry ball | bowl, and it is good also as a structure provided with a continuous notice permission table according to it.

  In the above processing, the continuous notice permission signal is transmitted when the first special symbol is a big hit determination at the time of the hold storage process or when the super reach determination is determined by a non-big hit. The effect of such a determination criterion configuration (particularly in consideration of whether or not to become super reach) will be described below.

  When considering the effect of the continuous notice, the player's expectation gradually amplifies as the variation processing of the plurality of first special symbols related to the continuous notice is sequentially digested. If all the continuous notices are permitted based on the above jackpot determination, the player's expectation will be increased every time, but it will be understood that a big hit will occur when the continuous notice effect occurs, and the expectation will be increased. There will be no amplitude, and the game will be poor.

  Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a pattern that deviates as a result of the continuous notice effect. However, the fluctuation of the last special symbol related to the continuous notice effect (which indicates whether the result of this change is a big hit or not) If there is a variation that rarely occurs, the amplitude of the player's expectation that has increased as the pre-announcement of the continuous notice effect is calculated at that time (if the variation pattern is less likely to hit It will be terminated at the time of understanding. Therefore, the effect of the effect converges before the end of the continuous notice effect, and the player who has experienced such an effect refuses to raise his expectation according to the effect of the effect.

  Since the continuous notice effect includes the above-mentioned problems, in the present invention, when the result of the continuous notice effect is lost, the variation pattern of the last special symbol variation related to the continuous notice variation is configured to be super reach. . With this configuration, even if the result of the continuous notice effect is off (not a big hit), the variation of the super reach greatly swings the player's expectation until the final result is displayed, and the effect of the effect is exhibited to the end It is the composition to do.

  Returning to the description of the process shown in FIG. 3, if the process of S17 is completed, or if a negative determination is made in S10 (S10: NO) or a negative determination is made in S11 (S11: NO), a game ball enters the second start port 32. It is determined whether or not the ball has been made (S18). If the determination is affirmative (S18: YES), it is determined whether or not the second reserved storage number already stored in the main controller 50 is less than the maximum value (= 4) (S19). If the determination is affirmative (S19: YES), various random numbers (same type as when entering the first starting port) are extracted and stored as a second reserved memory in a storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number of the main controller 50. (S20). This configuration is the second reserved storage means.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S21). If it is affirmation determination (S21: YES), various random numbers, such as a random number of success or failure, will be extracted and the determination process of the various random numbers extracted will be performed (S22). After S22 or when S21 is negative (probability variation state) (S21: NO), a reserved memory number indicating signal indicating the number of reserved memories of the second special symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrating device 53 (S23). . If the process of S23 ends, or if a negative determination is made in S18 (S18: NO) or a negative determination is made in S19 (S19: NO), a return is returned.

  Next, processing executed by the sub integration device 53 (the effect control device according to the present invention) will be described. In the reserved ball number / continuous notice process shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not the first reserved ball number instruction signal is received from the main control device 50 (S30). If the determination is affirmative (S30: YES), 1 is added to the value of the first reserved ball number counter (S31), and a signal designating a display mode corresponding to the value obtained by adding 1 is transmitted to the effect design control device 54a. (S32).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a continuous notice permission signal is received from the main controller 50 (S33). If it is affirmation determination (S33: YES), it will be determined whether the value of a continuous notice flag is 0 (S34). The continuous notice flag is a value stored in the sub integration device 53. When the value of the continuous notice flag is 0, the continuous notice effect is not performed. When the value of the continuous notice flag is 1, the continuous notice flag is displayed. The continuous notice is implemented by the continuous notice permission signal based on the big hit determination of the main controller 50. When the value of the continuous notice flag is 2, the continuous notice is being implemented, The continuous notice is a value for the sub integrated device to determine that the continuous notice is performed based on the continuous notice permission signal based on the super reach determination of the main controller 50. The continuous notice flag is set to 0 at the start of the final variation of the first special symbol related to the continuous notice effect.

  If S34 is affirmative (continuous advance notice is not performed) (S34: YES), it is determined whether the value of the first reserved ball number counter is 4 (S35). This determination process becomes the predetermined condition determination means in the present invention, and in this embodiment, the first reserved ball number is set to 4 as the predetermined condition, but the present invention is not limited to this condition. If it is affirmation determination (S35: YES), it will be determined whether a continuous notice permission signal is based on jackpot determination (S36). If it is affirmation determination (S36: YES), 1 will be set to the value of a continuous notice flag (S36a). If S36 is negative (S36: NO), 2 is set to the value of the continuous notice flag (S36b). Therefore, when the sub-integrating device 53 receives the continuous notice permission signal from the main controller 50, if the continuous notice has not been performed at that time, the number of reserved balls in the first special symbol is four (the “number of reserved balls”).・ Consecutive advance notice will be executed on condition that it is 4).

  Subsequently, after S36a or S36b, whether S30 is negative (S30: NO), S33 is negative (S33: NO), or S34 is negative (S34: NO) After the negative determination (S35: NO) in S35, it is determined whether or not the second reserved ball number instruction signal has been received (S37). If the determination is affirmative (S37: YES), 1 is added to the value of the second reserved ball number counter (S38), and a signal designating a display mode corresponding to the value obtained by adding 1 is transmitted to the effect design control device 54a. (S39). After the process of S39 or after a negative determination (S37: NO) in S37, the process returns.

  Next, the effect symbol variation process performed by the sub integration device 53 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. In the effect symbol variation process 1 shown in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol variation command is received from the main controller 50 (S40). If it is negative determination (S40: NO), it will be determined whether the 1st special symbol variation command was received from the main control apparatus 50 (S42). If the determination is affirmative (S42: YES), 1 is subtracted from the value of the first reserved ball number counter (S43), and a signal instructing the display mode of the reserved memory ball number is transmitted to the effect control device 54a (S44). ).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice flag is 1 (S45). If the determination is affirmative (S45: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice execution counter is 0 (S46). If it is affirmation determination (S46: YES), the production | generation aspect used as the 1st production of the continuous notice production of 4 times will be selected according to the command content received from the main control apparatus 50 (S47). The variation process after the affirmative determination in S45 becomes the continuous notification effect executing means of the present invention. (Details about the effect display mode of the continuous notice effect will be described later).

  If S46 is negative (S46: NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice execution counter is 1 (S48). If it is affirmation determination (S48: YES), the production | generation aspect used as the 2nd production of the continuous notice production of 4 times will be selected according to the command content received from the main control apparatus 50 (S49). If S48 is negative (S48: NO), it is determined whether the value of the continuous notice execution counter is 2 (S50). If it is affirmation determination (S50: YES), the production | generation aspect used as the 3rd production of the continuous notice production of 4 times will be selected according to the command content received from the main control apparatus 50 (S51).

  If S50 is negative (S50: NO), four consecutive notices of continuous announcement are made in accordance with the contents of the command received from the main controller 50 (a variation mode that becomes a big hit or a variation mode of super reach). A production mode to be the fourth production is selected (S53), the value of the second special symbol counter of the continuous notice is cleared to 0 (S54), the value of the continuous notice execution counter is cleared to 0 (S55), and the continuous notice is given. The flag value is set to 0 (S56).

  After each process of S47, S49, and S51, 1 is added to the value of the continuous notice execution counter (S52). If a negative determination is made in S45 (S45: NO), an effect mode according to the command content received from the main control device 50 is selected regardless of the process of the continuous notice effect (S58). After each processing of S52, S56, and S58, a signal for executing the selected effect mode is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 54a, and similarly according to the effect mode selected for the speaker 10 and the various LEDs / lamps 37. The contents are output (S57). After the process of S57 or if a negative determination is made in S42 (S42: NO), return to return

  If an affirmative determination is made in S40 (S40: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice flag is different from 0 (S41). If it is negative determination (S41: NO), the production | generation aspect according to the command content received from the main control apparatus 50 is selected (S58), and the subsequent flow becomes the same as the content mentioned above as shown to a flowchart.

  Next, a description will be given of a processing unit serving as an effect mode determining means in the present invention. If S41 is an affirmative determination (S41: YES) (during continuous advance notice), the process proceeds to the process of FIG. 6 to determine whether or not the received command indicating the effect variation mode of the second special symbol indicates a big hit. (S60). If the determination is affirmative (S60: YES), the continuous notice execution counter is cleared to 0 (S61), the value of the continuous notice flag is set to 0 (S62), and the effect mode that is a big hit according to the change instruction command is set. The selection is made (S63), and the process continues to S57 in FIG. As a result of this processing, if the ball enters the second starting port during the continuous notice effect, and the result of the ball hit is a big hit, the continuous notice effect of the first special symbol is canceled when the second special symbol starts to change ( Cleared). Although the continuous notice is cancelled, as a result, the jackpot required by the player occurs, resulting in an unexpected performance result that the player can be satisfied with. In this case (the second special symbol is a big hit), (4) big hit or (5) premium effect mode in FIG. 8 described later may be displayed.

  If S60 is negative (S60: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice flag is 1 (S64). If the determination is affirmative (S64: YES), the reliability notification effect mode ((4) jackpot or (5) premium shown in FIG. 8) that can be recognized as being almost a jackpot (the result of continuous notice of the first special symbol) is selected. The selection is made (S65), and the process continues to S57 of FIG.

  When the value of the continuous notice flag is 1, the final change of the first special symbol related to the continuous notice is a big hit. Therefore, the variation mode of the second special symbol executed in the middle of the continuous notice is an effect form for notifying that the success / failure result of the continuous notice is a big hit (a result advantageous to the player of claim 3 in the present invention). In addition to maintaining the continuity of the continuous notice, the effect of the continuous notice and the game play become more interesting for the player. It should be noted that the display mode selected in S65 is configured to display a so-called premium pattern indicating that a big hit is always made with a predetermined probability.

  If S64 is negative (S64: NO), 1 is added to the value of the continuous notice second special symbol counter (S66), and it is judged whether or not the value of the continuous notice second special symbol counter is larger than 1 (S67). . If the determination is affirmative (S67: YES), the third reliability notification effect mode ((3) reliability 3 shown in FIG. 8) counting from the higher expectation is selected (S68), and S57 in FIG. Following the process. If S67 is negative (S67: NO), the third or lower reliability notification effect mode (3 (3) reliability, (2) reliability 2, (1) shown in FIG. 8 is counted. ) An effect mode is selected from reliability 1) (S69), and the process continues to S57 in FIG.

  The processing from S66 to S69 is processing when a plurality of game balls enter the second starting port during the continuous advance notice of the first special symbol. Except for the case where the first special symbol is a big hit as a result of the continuous notice, when the ball enters the second starting port for the first time, the effect mode of the second special symbol is one of the following three types based on the change instruction command. When the second prize is received at the second start port, the production mode having the highest expectation is selected from the three types.

  By performing the above processing, if the first special symbol is won twice or more during the continuous advance notice of the first special symbol, the performance mode of the reliability notification performed after the second time is higher than the previous reliability. An effect mode indicating the reliability is displayed (if the previous reliability is already high, the reliability is the same, and the reliability of the effect mode displayed later is not lower than the previous). By this processing, the game characteristic that the big hit expectation degree of the first special symbol that carries out the continuous notice seems to increase as the ball enters the second starting port during the continuous notice effect of the first special symbol is added. The In addition, when there are multiple entrances, the setting process is not limited to this unless the display mode represented by the subsequent entrance is less than the reliability shown in the previous display mode.

  Next, the effect symbol mode displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b as the first special symbol continuous notice effect will be described. In the present embodiment, when the continuous notice permission signal is received, the first special symbol is continuously displayed on condition that there are four reserved balls in the first special symbol, including the first reserved ball number instruction signal received almost simultaneously. Start the notice. Therefore, the continuous advance notice is performed four times each time the first special symbol is changed. In the present embodiment, the four variations of the first special symbol are expressed in a so-called countdown (countdown to jackpot) format.

  FIG. 7 shows the effect display modes from the first change to the fourth change displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b in the continuous notice of the first special symbol. In the display mode of the first variation of the continuous notice effect (the display mode selected in S47 in FIG. 5), the number “4” is displayed large at the upper center of the screen and is located on the left, middle, and right of the screen. The effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner before “4” (“4” is displayed on the back of the effect symbol). Similarly, in the second variation display mode (display mode selected in S49 of FIG. 5), “3” is displayed at the upper center of the screen, and the third variation display mode (display mode selected in S51 of FIG. 5). ), “2” is displayed at the top center of the screen, and “1” is displayed at the top center of the screen in the fourth (last) variation display mode (display mode selected in S53 of FIG. 5). The size shape and display position of the graphic representing the countdown are not limited to this, and may be a movement (enlargement / reduction, movement, etc.) during display. Moreover, what combined the figure and the character may be used.

  In this embodiment, the continuous notice effect is performed using the countdown format, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as the effect can recognize continuity over the variation of a plurality of special symbols, and the story continues to develop. It can be said that an effect configuration in which the player's expectation gradually increases as the number of fluctuations progresses is suitable.

  Next, when the second start opening is won during the continuous notice effect, the effect mode of the second special symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b (the result advantageous to the player of claim 3 in the present invention) Will be notified). When the continuous notice permission signal received by the sub-integrating device 53 is based on the super reach determination, the mode shown in the broken line of (1) reliability 1 (2) reliability 2 (3) reliability 3 in FIG. Is selected in response to the second special symbol variation instruction command. (If the value of the second special notice counter is 1, the variable time is classified as large, medium, and small. If large, (3) is determined, if it is medium, (2) is determined, and if it is small, (1) is determined. Note that the display mode may be selected using a random number uniquely generated by the sub-integrating device 53 due to reception of the second special symbol variation instruction command during continuous notice.

  When the continuous notice in progress is based on the jackpot determination (the continuous notice permission signal received by the sub integration device 53 is based on the jackpot determination), the broken line (4) jackpot (5) premium display in FIG. Is selected in response to the second special symbol variation instruction command. (Variation time is classified as large and small. (5) is selected when it is large and (4) is selected when it is small). In addition, it is good also as a structure which selects a display mode using the random number which the subintegration apparatus 53 produces | generates due to reception of the 2nd special symbol fluctuation instruction command during continuous notice implementation.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation degree of the continuous notice of the first special symbol is expressed by the number of ☆ or the difference in the size and notified to the player. Therefore, the order of expectation is (5) premium display> (4) big hit> (3) reliability 3> (2) reliability 2> (1) reliability 1. The presentation means for conveying the degree of reliability is not limited to this display mode, and there is no problem as a display mode with letters, numbers, figures, combinations thereof, and movement (changes on the screen) (for example, percentage). Display and level meter). Further, in the continuous notice of the present invention, an effect mode of countdown is displayed as shown in FIG. 7, but when the second starting port is won during the continuous notice, the countdown depends on which count is won (on the way). (For example, when the second special symbol is changed between the countdown “3” display and the countdown “2” display, “2.5” is displayed in the effect display mode). Also good. Similarly, when the progress of a story or the like is displayed during the continuous notice, the continuity may be maintained by displaying a cut-in screen or the like related to the story.

  In this embodiment, the display mode is distinguished depending on whether the continuous notice permission signal received by the sub-integrating device 53 is based on the jackpot determination or the super reach determination. By distinguishing in this way, (4) The display of (5) enhances the effect while maintaining the continuity of the continuous notice, and also exhibits the effect as a big hit confirmation notice. If the continuous notice permission signal is based on the jackpot determination, not all of (4) and (5) are displayed, but (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5) are predetermined. It is good also as a structure displayed by the probability of.

  The above is the first embodiment. In addition, the effect aspect which displays the expectation degree shown in FIG. 8 is configured to be displayed until the display of the derivation result (determined effect symbol) is completed. Since the special symbol variation process in the main controller 50 and the command configuration transmitted to the sub-integrating apparatus 53 by this process are the same as those in the prior art, the description is omitted.

  Next, Example 2 will be described. In this embodiment, the parts constituting the pachinko machine and the electrical connection thereof are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the parts not specifically described are the same contents and redundant description is omitted.

  In this embodiment, the main control is performed when a game ball enters the second starting port during the continuous advance notice of the first special symbol (specifically, until the last change of the first special symbol for which the continuous advance notice starts). In the special symbol variation processing performed by the device 50, the variation pattern of the second special symbol is selected from a dedicated variation pattern table that maintains the continuity of the first special symbol.

  The hold storage process in the present embodiment will be described using the hold storage process 2 shown in FIG. (Hold storage process 2 is a process including a first hold storage means, a second hold storage means, a first game execution condition establishment determination means, and a continuous notification effect permission means in the present invention.) When started, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 31 (S70). If the determination is affirmative (S70: YES), it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage number already stored in the main controller 50 is less than the maximum value (= 4) (S71). If the determination is affirmative (S71: YES), various random numbers such as acceptance random numbers are extracted and stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories of the main controller 50 as the first reserved memory (S72).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is 0 (S73). If S73 is affirmative (the jackpot probability is in a normal state) (S73: YES), the most recently stored first reserved memory is read, and whether the jackpot determination random number is different from the jackpot determination table 1 at the normal probability. (S74). If the determination is affirmative (different from the big hit value) (S74: YES), it is determined whether or not the reach determination random number is a value that normally becomes super reach (S75).

  Subsequently, if S75 is an affirmative determination (S75: YES) or S74 is a negative determination (the jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot value) (S74: NO), it is determined whether or not the value of the main continuous notice flag is 0. (S74). The main continuous notice flag is a value stored in the main control device 50. When the main continuous notice flag is 0, the continuous notice is not performed. When the main continuous notice flag is 1, This is a value for the main controller 50 to determine that the continuous notice is being implemented (specifically, from the start of the continuous notice until the last change of the first special symbol for performing the continuous notice starts).

  If S76 is affirmative (S76: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories is four (S77). If S77 is affirmative (S77: YES), the main continuous notice flag is set to 1 (S78), and a continuous notice permission (execution) signal is transmitted to the sub integration device 53 (S79). Note that the content of the continuous notice execution signal can be determined whether the execution is based on the big hit determination or the execution based on the super reach determination as in the first embodiment. Also in the present embodiment, a continuous notice permission signal is transmitted during the hold storage process based on the determination of the big hit and the super reach random number (for the big hit determination and the reach determination) among the various random numbers acquired at the time of entering the first starting opening. However, the transmission may be based on the determination of another random number (for example, a big hit symbol determination random number or a variation pattern selection random number) or a combination of other random number determinations at the same timing.

  Subsequently, after the process of S79, after the negative determination (probability variation state) of S73 (S73: NO), after the negative determination (non-super reach) of S75 (S75: NO), or negative determination of S76 (Ongoing continuous notice) (S76: NO) or after negative determination in S77 (first memory hold number <4) (S77: NO), hold memory number indication indicating the number of hold memories of the first special symbol The signal is transmitted to the sub integration device 53 (S80).

  The subsequent processing shown in FIG. 9 after S81 is the same as the contents of S18 to S24 described in FIG. Note that the types of random numbers extracted and stored in S72 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the determination of the continuous notice permission may be another configuration described in the first embodiment.

  Next, processing executed by the sub integration device 53 will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, the main controller 50 performs the condition determination (first reserved memory number = 4) as to whether or not to perform the continuous notice effect. Therefore, the continuous notice permission (execution) signal transmitted to the sub-integrating device 53 is a signal for instructing execution of the continuous notice effect, and the number of held balls / continuous notice processing 2 performed by the sub-integrating device 53 of this embodiment is the same as in the embodiment. 1, the determination unit described in S35 of FIG. 4 is deleted. Further, the sub integrated device 53 sets a continuous notice flag independently as in the first embodiment, depending on the content of the received continuous notice permission (execution) signal (whether it is a big hit determination or a super reach determination). The production symbol variation process is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  Next, a special symbol variation process performed by the main controller will be described. In this embodiment, when the ball enters the second starting port during the continuous notice (specifically, until the last change of the first special symbol related to the continuous notice starts), the second change pattern table dedicated to the continuous notice is used. A process of selecting a special pattern variation pattern is performed. This process is the main continuous notice flag set at the time of instructing the permission (execution) of the continuous notice by the determination of various random numbers (big hit judgment, reach judgment) acquired at the time of entering the first starting opening in the hold storage process 2 Is performed according to the value (1). In addition, when the continuous notice is executed, the value of the main continuous notice flag is 0 at the time when the last change of the first special symbol related to the continuous notice starts (a value at which the main controller 50 determines that the continuous notice is not performed). Set to

  When the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 11 is started, it is determined whether or not the variation of the first special symbol is stopped (S100). If it is affirmation determination (S100: YES), it will be determined whether the fluctuation | variation of a 2nd special symbol is stopping (S101). If the determination is affirmative (S101: YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation flag is 0 (S102). The probability variation flag is a value stored in the main controller 50. When the probability variation flag is 0, the jackpot probability is in a normal state, and when the probability variation flag is 1, the probability variation state. It is a value for the main controller 50 to determine that In the present embodiment, since the contents of the invention are executed in the normal state, when the value of the probability variation flag is 0, the processing according to the subsequent invention is performed. When the value of the probability variation flag is 1 (S102: NO), the process proceeds to the probability variation state, but the description is omitted because it is not different from the prior art.

  If S102 is affirmative (S102: YES), it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory (S103). If the determination is affirmative (S103: YES), the second reserved memory is read and the shift process of the reserved memory area is performed (S104). When there are a plurality of second hold memories, the second hold memory is read from the hold memory that has been stored for the most time. When the processing of S104 is completed, whether or not the read / write random number of the second pending storage matches the pass / fail determination value of the determination table 1 (using another determination table with a higher probability of winning during the probability variation state). (S105). If the determination is affirmative (S105: YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation random number stored in the second reserved memory matches the probability variation determination table (S106).

  If S106 is affirmative (S106: YES), it is determined that the jackpot symbol of the probability variation symbol is selected, and the type of the probability variation symbol of the second special symbol that is finally displayed is selected (S107). If S106 is negative (S106: NO), it is determined that the jackpot symbol of the non-stochastic variation symbol is determined, and the type of the non-stochastic variation symbol in which the second special symbol is finally displayed is selected (S108). ). After the processing of S107 and S108, it is determined whether or not the value of the main continuous notice flag is 0 (S109). If it is affirmative determination (S109: YES), the process which selects the variation pattern for winning from the table only for a normal state will be performed (S110). When a big hit with a probability variation symbol and a big hit with a non-probability variation symbol, or a big hit with a probability variation symbol, select a variation pattern with a predetermined probability using a dedicated variation pattern table It is good also as a structure.

  If S109 is negative (S109: NO), a process of selecting a variation pattern for winning is performed from a table dedicated to continuous notice (a table for continuous notification effect in claim 2 of the present invention) (S111). The value of the continuous notice flag is set to 0 (S118). Details of the second continuous notice dedicated table will be described later.

  If S105 is negative (S105: NO), the type of outlier of the second special symbol that is finally displayed as the outlier display is selected (S112). After the process of S112, it is determined whether or not the value of the main continuous notice flag is 0 (S113). If the determination is affirmative (S113: YES), processing for selecting a variation pattern for deviation from the table dedicated to the normal state is performed (S114). If it is negative determination (S113: NO), the process which selects the fluctuation pattern for deviation from the table only at the time of the 2nd continuous notice (the continuous notification effect time table of Claim 2 in this invention) is performed (S115).

  After the processes of S110, S118, S114, and S115, a process of controlling the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 30 is performed based on the determined symbol type and the variation pattern determined by the above process (S116). ), A process of transmitting a variation pattern instruction command of the second special symbol to the sub-integrating device 53 (S117). When S100 and S101 are negative (S100: NO, S101: NO), or when the process of S117 is completed, the process returns. When S103 is negative (when there is no second hold memory) (S103: NO), the process proceeds to FIG.

  In the process shown in FIG. 12, following the negative determination in S103 of FIG. 11, it is determined whether there is a first reserved memory (S120). If the determination is affirmative (S120: YES), the first reserved storage is read and the shift processing of the reserved storage area is performed (S121). In the case where there are a plurality of first hold memories, the first hold memory is read from the hold memory that has passed the most time since being stored.

  When the processing of S121 is completed, whether or not the read / write random number of the first pending storage matches the determination result of the determination table 1 (uses another determination table with a higher probability of winning during the probability variation state). (S122). If it is affirmation determination (S122: YES), it will be determined whether the probability fluctuation | variation random number of a 1st reservation memory corresponds with a probability fluctuation | variation determination table (S123). If S123 is affirmative (S123: YES), it is determined that the jackpot symbol of the probability variation symbol is selected, and the type of the probability variation symbol of the first special symbol that is finally displayed is selected (S124). If S123 is negative (S123: NO), it is determined that the jackpot symbol of the non-stochastic variation symbol is selected, and the type of the non-stochastic variation symbol in which the first special symbol is finally displayed is selected (S125). ).

  After the processes of S124 and S125, it is determined whether or not the value of the main continuous notice flag is 0 (S126). If it is affirmative determination (S126: YES), the process which selects the variation pattern for winning from the table only for a normal state will be performed (S127). If S126 is negative (S126: NO), a process of selecting a variation pattern for winning from the table dedicated to the first continuous notice is performed (S128), and the value of the main continuous notice flag is set to 0 (S140). ).

  When S122 is negative (S122: NO), the type of the first special symbol that is finally displayed as the deviated display is selected (S130). After the process of S130, it is determined whether or not the value of the main continuous notice flag is 0 (S131). If the determination is affirmative (S131: YES), processing for selecting a variation pattern for deviation from the table dedicated to the normal state is performed (S132). If the determination is negative (S131: NO), a process of selecting a variation pattern for deviation from the table dedicated for the first continuous notice is performed (S133).

  Subsequent to the process of S133, a process of adding 1 to the main continuous notice counter is performed (S134). The main continuous notice counter is a value stored by the main control device 50, and is a value for determining the number of fluctuations related to the continuous notice of the first special symbol. After the process of S134, it is determined whether or not the value of the main continuous notice counter is 4 (S135). If the determination is affirmative (S135: YES), the value of the main continuous notice counter is cleared to 0 (S136), and the value of the main continuous notice flag is set to 0 (S137).

  After the processing of S127, S129, S132, and S137, or in the case of negative determination of S135 (S135: NO), on the first special symbol display device 29, based on the determined symbol type and the variation pattern determined by the above processing. A process for controlling display of the first special symbol is performed (S138), and a process for transmitting a variation pattern instruction command for the first special symbol to the sub-integrating device 53 is performed (S139). The sub integration device 53 performs the continuous notice effect according to the command received from the main control device 50. When S120 is negative (S120: NO), or when the process of S139 is completed, the process returns.

  Next, the second continuous notice dedicated table will be described. The second special notice dedicated table is a fluctuation pattern table used for the fluctuation process of the second special symbol when a game ball enters the second starting port while the first special symbol is carrying out the continuous notice. As described above, a short variation time is set in order to maintain the continuity of the first special symbol during the continuous notice. This variation pattern table may be used for variation processing of the second special symbol when the opening extension function is not activated. Therefore, the same variation pattern table may be used in S110, S111, S114, and S115 of FIG.

  FIG. 13 shows the variation time for each variation pattern of the second special symbol set in the second continuous notice dedicated table. Fluctuation patterns 1, 3, and 5 are variation patterns selected in the case of hit variation, and the variation times thereof are approximately 1.0 seconds, approximately 1.5 seconds, and approximately 2.0 seconds. Fluctuation patterns 2, 4, and 6 are variation patterns that are selected in the case of deviation variation, and the variation times thereof are approximately 1.0 seconds, approximately 1.5 seconds, and approximately 2.0 seconds.

  The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern set in the second continuous notice dedicated table is about 1.0 seconds, about 1.5 seconds, and about 2.0 seconds, and the usual fluctuation time is about 10 seconds. Compared to (when there is no plurality of memories in the normal state), the time setting is very short. With this short time setting, even if a game ball enters the second starting port during the continuous notice of the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol is stopped and then the variation of the first special symbol is started. The time until is shortened, and the continuity of the continuous notice of the first special symbol is maintained. Further, the continuity of the continuous notice is further maintained by making the effect form on the effect symbol display device 54b in accordance with the fluctuating seconds to be the reliability indication of the continuous notice described in the first embodiment.

  The above is the description of the second embodiment. The effect of the continuous notice performed by the first special symbol is the same as that of the first embodiment. In this case, the variation seconds of the first special symbol are set to the time set in the table dedicated to the first continuous notice and the continuous notice is started. It is possible to produce a continuous notice by adding a process for determining how many times the change has occurred. Specifically, the same fluctuation time is used from the first change to the third change when the continuous notice is started, and the last 4th change (big hit or super reach) gives a sense of expectation at once. From the first time to the third time, the variation time can be lengthened gradually and the expectation can be gradually increased accordingly.

  Next, Example 3 will be described. In this embodiment, the parts constituting the pachinko machine and the electrical connection thereof are the same as those in the first embodiment, and the parts not specifically described are the same contents and redundant description is omitted.

  In this embodiment, the main control is performed when a game ball enters the second starting port during the continuous advance notice of the first special symbol (specifically, until the last change of the first special symbol for which the continuous advance notice starts). In the second special symbol variation process performed by the device 50, a predetermined fixed time is selected each time.

  When a game ball enters the second starting port during continuous notice of the first special symbol, the main controller 50 determines a variation pattern in which the variation time becomes 0 seconds, and the sub-integrating device 53 receives the second special symbol. Send commands related to fluctuations. In this case, the special symbol variation process of the main controller 50 is performed by using the content of the second continuous notice dedicated table of FIG. 13 used in the description of the second embodiment as the content of FIG. 14 (the variation time is 0 second regardless of the hit). ) May be changed. In addition, this variation pattern table may be used for the variation process of the second special symbol when the opening extension function is not activated. Therefore, in S110, S111, S114, and S115 in FIG. 11, a variation pattern table configured with a variation time of only 0 seconds may be used.

  When the sub-integrating device 53 receives a command related to the second special symbol variation instruction from the main control device 50, the sub-integrating device 53 does not perform the selection process of the variation display effect mode to be displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b, and determines a predetermined symbol (derived result). A command indicating the display of the time and the display mode indicating the reliability of the continuous notice of the first special symbol described in the first embodiment is generated and transmitted to the effect symbol controller 54a. The display time of the fixed symbol (stop display time) is about 1.0 seconds, but is not limited to this time, and a short time is preferable if the player can recognize it.

  With this configuration, if a game ball enters the second starting port during the continuous advance notice of the first special symbol (specifically, until the start of the change of the first special symbol for which the continuous advance notice is started), the same change is made every time. A variation pattern to be time is selected, and the variation seconds are 0 seconds.

  The above is the contents of the third embodiment. In order to prevent the player from being aware of the interruption when the ball enters the other starting port (second starting port) that interrupts the continuous announcement effect, the second special symbol variation seconds are shortened as much as possible. (In the present invention, it is 0 seconds at the shortest, and only the stop display time of the fixed symbol is provided), or even when the variable time is provided, the display mode related to the continuous notice is provided (the reliability of the continuous notice in the present invention). There is a means of setting the display mode to express the degree), but it becomes a more suitable state by implementing both.

Front view of game board 8 Electrical block diagram The flowchart which shows the pending | holding memory | storage process which the main controller 50 in Example 1 performs. The flowchart which shows the number of reservation balls and the continuous notice process which the sub integration apparatus 53 in Example 1 performs. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation process 1 which the sub integration apparatus 53 in Example 1 performs. The flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation | variation process 2 which the sub integration apparatus 53 in Example 1 performs. The effect display mode of the first special symbol continuous notice displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b Effect mode of the second special symbol when entering the second starting port during the continuous notice displayed on the effect symbol display device 54b The flowchart which shows the pending | holding memory | storage process which the main controller 50 in Example 2 performs. The flowchart which shows the number of reservation balls and the continuous notice process 2 which the sub integration apparatus 53 in Example 2 performs. Flowchart 1 showing special symbol variation processing performed by main controller 50 in the second embodiment Flowchart 2 showing special symbol variation processing performed by main controller 50 in the second embodiment Fluctuation time of the second special symbol set in the second continuous notice dedicated table stored in the main controller 50 in the second embodiment. Fluctuation time of the second special symbol set in the second continuous notice dedicated table stored in the main controller 50 in the third embodiment.

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8: Game board 10: Speaker 10a: Volume control switch 13a: Full switch 14a: Game switch 15: Settlement display device 16a: Ball lending switch 17a: Settlement switch 18: Launch handle 19a: Launch stop switch 20a: Touch switch 22a: Ball Cutting switch 23a: Ball cutting switch 24a: Discharging motor 24b: Discharging switch 25a: Guide rail 25b: Guide rail 26: Game area 27: Game nail 28: Liquid crystal frame decoration 28a: Window 29: Special symbol display device 29a: Special symbol Reservation number display device 30: Normal symbol display device 30a: Normal symbol retention number display device 31: Start port 31a: Special symbol start switch 32: Start port 32a: Special symbol start switch 33: Large winning port unit 33a: Large winning port 33b : Count switch 33c: Large Prize opening solenoid 34: Out opening 35: Prize opening unit 35a: General prize opening 35b: General prize opening switch 36: Launch motor 37: Various LEDs / lamps 38: Front frame closing switch 39a: Design frame closing switch 39b: Design frame closing Switch 40: Ordinary electric accessory 40b: Ordinary electric solenoid 41: Ordinary symbol display device 41a: Ordinary symbol hold number display device 42: Ordinary symbol operation gate 42a: Ordinary symbol operation switch 50: Main controller 51: Discharge control device 52 : Launch control device 53: Sub-integrated control device 54: Production symbol unit 54 a: Production symbol control device 54 b: Production symbol display device 55: Power supply device 55 a: Power switch 55 b: RAM clear switch 60: CR unit terminal board 61: External connection Terminal board 62: Game board relay terminal board 63: Back wiring relay end Plate 64: symbol display device relay terminal plate 65: Director relay terminal plate 66: payout relay terminal board 70: hall computer

Claims (2)

The game area has a first start port and a second start port made up of a variable winning device,
A second game execution condition established by acquiring a random number when a game ball enters the second start opening;
After the second game execution condition is satisfied, a second identification information for performing variable display based on the establishment of the second start condition,
A first game execution condition established by acquiring a random number when a game ball enters the first start opening;
After the first game execution condition is satisfied, when the first starting condition is satisfied without the second start condition is satisfied, the first identification information to perform the variable display,
A main control device that controls the progress of the game, and an effect control device that controls an effect related to the derivation display of the display results of the first identification information and the second identification information, based on a command transmitted from the main control device And comprising
The main controller is
At the first starting condition of which the first game execution condition is met is not satisfied, the random number acquired by ball entrance of game ball into the first start hole, first until a predetermined upper limit value First hold storage means for storing as one hold storage information;
At the second starting condition of which the second game execution condition is met is not satisfied, the random number acquired by ball entrance of game ball into the second start hole, first until a predetermined upper limit value 2nd hold storage means for storing as 2 hold storage information;
First game execution condition establishment determination means for performing determination relating to determination of variable display contents and / or display results of the first identification information when the first game execution condition is established;
Based on the determination result of the determination means when the first game execution condition is satisfied, in the variable display of the first identification information stored as the first hold storage information because the first start condition is not yet satisfied at the time of the determination, A continuous notification effect permission means for transmitting a continuous notification effect permission signal for permitting a continuous notification effect to be an effect mode having continuity over a variable display of the first identification information a plurality of times, to the effect control device; Including
The production control device
Predetermined condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied when the continuous notification effect enabling signal is received from the main control device;
Continuous notification effect executing means for executing the continuous notification effect when the predetermined condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
When a command based on the establishment of the second start condition is received from the main control device while the continuous notification effect is being executed, a predetermined aspect of the second identification information that maintains the continuity of the continuous notification effect is determined. Production mode determining means ,
The effect mode determined by the effect mode determining means is to notify the degree of expectation as to whether or not the derivation result of the first identification information related to the interrupted continuous notification effect is a result advantageous to the player. A ball game machine characterized by The game area has a first start port and a second start port made up of a variable winning device,
A second game execution condition established by acquiring a random number when a game ball enters the second start opening;
After the second game execution condition is satisfied, a second identification information for performing variable display based on the establishment of the second start condition,
A first game execution condition established by acquiring a random number when a game ball enters the first start opening;
After the first game execution condition is satisfied, when the first starting condition is satisfied without the second start condition is satisfied, the first identification information to perform the variable display,
A main control device that controls the progress of the game, and an effect control device that controls an effect related to the derivation display of the display results of the first identification information and the second identification information, based on a command transmitted from the main control device And comprising
The main controller is
At the first starting condition of which the first game execution condition is met is not satisfied, the random number acquired by ball entrance of game ball into the first start hole, first until a predetermined upper limit value First hold storage means for storing as one hold storage information;
At the second starting condition of which the second game execution condition is met is not satisfied, the random number acquired by ball entrance of game ball into the second start hole, first until a predetermined upper limit value 2nd hold storage means for storing as 2 hold storage information;
First game execution condition establishment determination means for performing determination relating to determination of variable display contents and / or display results of the first identification information when the first game execution condition is established;
Based on the determination result of the first game execution condition establishment time determination means, in yet variable display of the first identification information stored in the first start condition is stored as the first hold stored information not satisfied at the time of the determination Continuous notification effect permission means for transmitting to the effect control device a continuous notification effect permission signal that permits a continuous notification effect that is an effect mode having continuity over a variable display of the first identification information a plurality of times; Including
The production control device
Predetermined condition determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied when the continuous notification effect enabling signal is received from the main control device;
Continuous notification effect executing means for executing the continuous notification effect when the predetermined condition determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
When a command based on the establishment of the second start condition is received from the main control device while the continuous notification effect is being executed, a predetermined aspect of the second identification information that maintains the continuity of the continuous notification effect is determined. Production mode determining means,
The variable display mode of the predetermined second identification information that maintains the continuity of the continuous notification effect includes that the variable display time is a predetermined constant time, and that the predetermined fixed time does not execute variable display. Characteristic ball game machine.

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